Mancini: ‘Italy worry for Kean, need France to get nasty colds’

Italy head coach Roberto Mancini previewed the upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Zinedine Zidane's France at the Stade de France. Mancini joked that Italy would need French players to catch colds to lower their level, while also revealing that forward Moise Kean remains an injury concern due to fitness problems. France enters the match without Kylian Mbappé, who withdrew due to a knee injury.

Italy rebounded from an opening 2-0 defeat to Belgium with a 4-1 victory over Turkey, prompting Mancini to urge balance regarding expectations. During his press conference, Mancini also dismissed questions regarding ongoing investigations into his past Manchester City contract, stating he was not involved, and addressed the recent resignation of Italy delegation chief Diana Bianchedi.